Dubuque · Tire shops

The 3 Best Tire shops in Dubuque

2027 Edition

Three tire shops in Dubuque worth calling first, chosen from 13 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Discount Tire

4.7 from 238 reviews

Based in
Dubuque
Coverage
Based in Dubuque

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 13 tire shops we reviewed in Dubuque: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status

Beyond the three

More tire shops in Dubuque

Other Dubuque companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 13 in all for this work.

  • Tandem Tire & Auto Service4.8 · 228
  • Auto Dynamics Inc.4.9 · 38
  • Donnie's Tire and Auto4.9 · 48
  • Vaughn's Automotive4.7 · 58
  • Cedar Cross Service, Inc.4.8 · 36
  • J's Performance4.7 · 44
  • Bauer Built Tire & Service4.8 · 27
  • Bourek's Certified Auto Service5.0 · 13
  • Midas4.1 · 183
  • Thompson Tire and Retread4.3 · 28

At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected tire shops in Dubuque
01Discount Tire02Tandem Tire & Auto Service03Meineke Car Care Center
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating4.7 · 238 reviews4.7 · 178 reviews4.5 · 228 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inDubuqueDubuqueDubuque

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.13 tire shops in Dubuque, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

How we make money.

Local facts · Dubuque

Dubuque, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
31.3 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Population change since 2020: from 59,671 (April 2020 base)
-0.9%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring tire shops in Dubuque: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Dubuque cost guide.

Request a quote

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Questions

Questions about tire shops in Dubuque

How did the editors choose these tire shops in Dubuque?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 13 tire shops for Dubuque.
Which of these tire shops in Dubuque has the best reviews?
Discount Tire has a 4.7 rating from 238 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Are these tire shops licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for tire shops in Dubuque?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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